Al Sisi -the citizen not the President- knows that we are well aware that we don't stand but one last chance. The very last one, to save Egypt from what others have up their sleeves for it. He knows that if he loses control of the country, we shall all turn into captives. Terrorists will not falter from having celebratory mass massacres of us in Tahrir Square. They are dreaming night and day of taking him down; he very well knows we'd be at stake, should that happen. Hence, the continuous emphasis on the fact that each of us should assume one's duty, which in return, should lead to shielding Egypt from it all. The incident at Kafr El Sheikh Stadium, that killed some Military Academy cadets, is yet another evidence that terrorism doesn't only target military personnel, but also new generations. Sisi managed to fathom such fact, and paid a visit to Military Academy, Friday morning. He addressed cadets and jogged with them, affirming he's near and approachable at all times. He beseeched military, police, media, judicial institutes as well as all other communities, to unite and collaborate, despite our differences, for we're all facing a fierce war; one that he can't take upon his own. Though it looks as if Sisi is walking alone, his words imply otherwise , especially that he hasn't been able to form a collaborative work team that comprehends such precarious situation in Egypt. All the more reason, people seem opposed to his views. The only consolation is, although alone, he is devoted, earnest, and fully dedicated. Status quo is rather grim which made him call for a meeting with Heads of Intelligence and police, during which he requested guarding all institutes and maintaining a firm hand on terror. This whole situation is rather exceptional; only those professionally skilled can confront it. Alas, those professionally skilled individuals have become very scarce recently. Sisi has fallen into the famous Egyptian snare; declaring him a ‘President of necessity'. Once he was sworn in as president, everybody at their comfort zones anticipating failures and mishaps which makes it quite the dilemma. It is probable that Sisi felt quite forsaken becoming the president at this turbulent time, which is a bit of a strife, as people hold high hopes ,their dreams should come true, without any effort on their part. A citizen has basic needs; to eat, drink, get decent education and receive medical care, all of which are his civil rights. A young man is expecting a job, house, spouse, also within his rights. Journalists want to uphold their right of having full access to all information without a delay and utter transparency. Authors and thinkers are looking for boundless rights for freedom of expression. Entrepreneurs are yearning for a country that is futile as far as work discipline is concerned, and it's another right of theirs, as far as they're concerned. Add to that, the Muslim Brotherhood and their loyalists, who want to regain control of the country, thinking that it's their right, and would mercilessly kill for it. And, amidst the turbulent sea of paradoxes, nobody seems to realize Al Sisi's rights. No one wants to realize that he is in this alone. He does not possess a magic wand; he is just but a citizen who became President; hardly capable of miracles. We have no option but to take him on his words; that he cannot make it on his own. We have to accept that and work along with him to reach something. If he fails, we will perish. We have to positively act upon such words, and if anyone thinks that there is another way to it, please, enlighten us.
